Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2015

2009) , the contractor involved in building a 53-mile road around the island of Babeldaob submitted to the Corps a claim for delays and additional costs incurred because of high humidity, rainy weather and moist soils encountered on the project. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 27, 2020

Having all relevant documents available at your fingertips is invaluable to running and properly documenting a project. There is certainly a value to them when a contractor has immediately available documentation, reports, and pictures of their entire project organized within a software in case a claim should arise.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g. Records Requests.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Crescent provided safety training and management services to Ameriflow. The Court of Appeals considered, inter alia , whether the lower court had erred by broadly construing the Crescent MSA indemnity clause to encompass claims against Crescent, even though Crescent was not performing under the MSA at the time of the explosion.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. It serves as an additional safety net for businesses in the event of a large claim.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 19, 2011

When an employee is terminated and claims unemployment benefits in Louisiana, the claim is associated with your business’ account and will affect your unemployment insurance rates in the future. In Louisiana, unemployment claims are administered by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Read the Avvo Legal Guide here.

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Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

One additional outcome of this, that everyone needs to understand from the very beginning of a project, is the need to document everything — absolutely everything. It is easier to be successful in your claim if it is well-documented. This has heightened the health and safety protocols on projects.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

If OSHA becomes involved in the workplace accident, then prepare for the investigation with your safety team and risk management team. Manage the accident documents. Understand privileges. Please note that accident reports should be reviewed by your attorney prior to production to any investigator.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Product compatibility is an issue that leads to material warranty claims. On average, there are not many warranty claims for product defects long term, but if there is an issue years down the line, it is typically caused by the way the product was installed, which would be covered under a workmanship warranty.

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Residential Materials Products Claims 148

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If a company isn’t sure about recording an incident and decides not to, they can document it in good faith at a later date. It is important to document these serious injuries and illnesses accurately. it means the company has had to pay for one or more worker compensation claims. Our safety advisors are happy to help!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Managing Preconstruction Documents . The preconstruction team must manage these documents and make sure they’re completed by the right people at the right time. . Such documents include: Request for Proposal (RFP). Construction documents (CD). Here are some of their tasks and responsibilities. Conduct a Risk Assessment.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

INpc136 Safety First: Re-Enter Your Workspace is a special pilot credit with a possible 1 point. INpc137 Safety First: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space is a special pilot credit with a possible 1 point. INpc139 The Safety First: Building Water System Recommissioning is a special pilot credit with a possible 1 point.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Product compatibility is an issue that leads to material warranty claims. On average, there are not many warranty claims for product defects long term, but if there is an issue years down the line, it is typically caused by the way the product was installed, which would be covered under a workmanship warranty.

Residential 78

Residential Materials Products Claims 78

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Product compatibility is an issue that leads to material warranty claims. On average, there are not many warranty claims for product defects long term, but if there is an issue years down the line, it is typically caused by the way the product was installed, which would be covered under a workmanship warranty.

Residential 78

Residential Materials Products Claims 78

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. A general liability insurance policy protects the policyholder from claims of property damage or bodily injury caused by the contractor or its employees. This policy may also cover legal fees involved in certain types of lawsuits.

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Contractor Connection

MAY 31, 2018

Ensure your safety and relocate if necessary. While your first instinct might be to stay in your home, in many cases it’s critical that you leave beforehand to ensure your safety. When evacuating, secure your property and important documents and valuables. South Carolina. North Carolina. Mississippi.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. Costs required to hand over or shut down the contract, including demobilising site offices, health and safety files, etc.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. « False Claims lands Engineer in jail | Main. | The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply? New AIA documents and Arbitration. And, the paper documents do not have anything pre-checked.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Misinterpretation of plans and specifications – work is not installed in accordance with construction documents, or documents may be not clear or current. In some cases, these situations also create safety issues. Layout and location issues – Work is built in the wrong location due to survey or measurement errors.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 19, 2019

Safety pins in assorted sizes. Important Documents and Items: These items should be kept together, preferably in plastic Ziploc bags or water-tight containers. Deed and documentation for House and Vehicles. Social Security documents. Credit Card Documents. Any other important documents. Super glue.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Because LaSalle was not in privity of contract with USACE, LaSalle needed VETS to sponsor its claim against them. 7101,  et seq. Following

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Quality Manager: The purpose of the quality managers is to make sure that the product or service that an organization renders is suitable for purpose, reliable and satisfies both external and internal requirements.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Construction Safety. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. One of the new 2007 AIA documents is B103 -- Owner-Architect Agreement for a Large or Complex Project. He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work. Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects.

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This may include disinfecting shared workspaces and equipment , providing proper ventilation in buildings, sending home sick employees, and other safety precautions. Requiring employers to document vaccination status of employees. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry is well documented. California.

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cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In order to get occupancy you need a number of documents from your consultants and various agencies but ultimately it’s the building inspector who grants occupancy. Some of the documents they will be looking for include: Letters from each of the consultants confirming that the project is built to drawings and specs.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. Architect/Engineer’s Guidelines, Quality Control, and other related documents in effect at. Safety Nets. the time of award. Job Conditions.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect : Recent Posts. In Terracon Consultants Western, Inc.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Lack of shared Risk/Reward – shifting responsibilities, and shifting levels of financial risk, which in turn often leads to adversarial relationships, disputes, and claims. Use of best practices to reduce rework and delivery time, and to improve job-site safety and project quality; and. Relative low adoption of technology.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement. OpenJOC Benefits.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 25, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. These will develop the expansive administrative and procedural conditions inscripted in the General and Supplementary Conditions documents.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2014

A specification (often abbreviated as spec) can be termed as a type of a technical standard to be referenced by a contract or procurement document. These will develop the expansive administrative and procedural conditions inscripted in the General and Supplementary Conditions documents.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. New AIA documents and Arbitration » August 30, 2007. False Claims lands Engineer in jail. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference False Claims lands Engineer in jail : Recent Posts. In United States v.

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